Weekly Update

• Monday, 10/7 - Cross Country Practice, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
  
• Tuesday, 10/8 - Cross Country Practice, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
• Wednesday, 10/9 - First Term Progress Report Issued (See Instructions Below to Access Your Child's Progress Report Electronically)
  
• Wednesday, 10/9 - Early Release Day (12:10pm Dismissal)
• Thursday, 10/10 - Cross Country Meet, Shedd Park, 4:15pm
• Friday, 10/11 - Picture Day
  
• Friday, 10/11 - Imagine Shirts Distributed
• Friday, 10/11 - School Culture Cookout for Students/Staff During Lunch
• Monday, 10/14 - NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Friday, 10/18 - Grade 8 Tour of Greater Lowell Technical High School

October 6, 2024

REPORT CARDS AND STUDENT PORTALS

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Daley Middle School will issue students and parents digital report cards & progress reports starting now and moving forward via the Student Aspen Portal. This portal is a good resource and allows parents and students to access students’ grades and information remotely.

Parents are able to check a student's academics, attendance, and other information with the portal. Parents and students will log into the student portal to access progress reports and report cards by following the instructions below.

To access your child’s Aspen Student Portal, go to your web browser and type in

https://ma-lowell.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.

Ask your child for their username and password to access the portal.

Aspen Student Portal

• The Username is your child’s 6-digit LASID number (their lunch or computer login at school).

• Teachers will instruct students as to how to access the portal, and assist them in making a password during class time. Ask your child for their password.

• The Progress Reports and Report Cards will be posted in the “Published Reports” section as a pdf file.

If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to Sithra LePoer at 978-937-8981 extension 47052 and email: slepoer@lowell.k12.ma.us.

Sincerely,
Mr. Brendan Asquith/Principal

“We Promote the Love of Learning”

Students constructed shadow trackers to understand how people told time before clocks. In the classroom, they used flashlights to model how the sun appears to move across the sky from sunrise to sunset and how shadows move throughout the day. Outside, students use their shadow trackers and a compass to observe, measure, and note the placement of the shadow on their tracker.

These hands-on approaches helped students develop a deep understanding of both night and day and how shadows can help us tell the time of day.

The Boys Cross Country team had another incredibly competitive race Thursday evening, finishing in 2nd place overall. Several Daley runners finished in the top 20 again, marking a great achievement for the Daley School. The first to cross the finish line for the team was Jake M., who finished in 3rd place. He was followed by Darrin H. in 9th place, Benjamin M. in 16th place, and Kiano J. in 19th place.

The coaches are very proud of their performance and know they will continue to work hard.

The Girls Cross Country team came in 3rd place overall and showed some significant improvements!

Charlie F. placed 4th, beating her time from last week by 26 seconds. Lavinia F. came in 5th, improving her time by 14 seconds. Ava P. placed 15th again and beat her previous time by 8 seconds. Mia C. finished in 17th place, improving her time by 19 seconds, and Grace S. placed 20th, beating her time by 14 seconds.

We also had a standout runner, Victoria V., who did not place last week but was able to finish in 24th overall this time.

The coaches are extremely proud and are looking forward to the final regular season meet on Thursday, October 10th, at Shedd Park.

Please note: Our "Imagine Recognitions" is for students and staff members only.

Both staff and students can be recognized by staff and students.

Recognitions are announced on Fridays during morning announcements.

Staff and Students,

Do you know where Leo is?!?

Click here to complete the form anytime between Sunday, October 6th to Friday, October 18th for a chance to win a prize!

The winners will be announced on Monday, October 21th. Good luck!

Please note: Our Where is Leo contest is for students and staff members only.

Staff and Students,

If you purchased an Imagine shirt, you will receive it on Friday, October 11th, the same day as Picture Day. After taking your picture, you will have the opportunity to change into your Imagine shirt.

The Daley Middle School, in conjunction with the Lowell Public Schools Department, is offering a free After-School Program for our students beginning Tuesday, October 15. The program will run from 2:10pm - 4pm Monday through Thursday for the duration of the school year (Homework Club from 2:10pm - 3:15pm.)

*Note: transportation is not being provided. Students must be picked up or walk home if within walkable distance.

To register for our after-school clubs of your choice, click here!

Some of the clubs being offered include:

Homework Club

2:10pm - 3:15pm

Mondays and Wednesdays- 5th/6th Grade

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7th/8th Grade

Students will be able to work on their assignments and develop better study habits with the help of Daley Middle School teachers, paraprofessionals, and tutors.

Smiles Go Miles Club

2:10pm-4:00pm

Tuesdays

This club will be a collaborative effort whereby students work together to bring smiles to our school community. Students will have the opportunity to brainstorm ways to send joy and happiness throughout our school and during our weekly meetings, we will put student ideas into action. For example, students will design digital posters for our school website that celebrate diversity. We will also create and hang SMILE mini-posters with original quotes that inspire everyone to SMILE more often. Our goal is to create a ripple effect of smiles in the hopes that our “Smiles Go Miles” and brighten our world.

LGBTQ+ Club

2:10pm-4:00pm

Mondays

This club will provide students with a safe, supportive and social space at a critical point in their lives. Our mission is to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and support the LGBTQ+ community. Members of this club will also become advocates for the safety and inclusion of all students through community building.

Volleyball/Basketball Club

2:10pm-4:00pm

Mondays through Thursdays

Students will practice all aspects of volleyball including passing, setting, spiking, serving and defense. Students will also be learning and practicing all aspects of basketball including shooting, dribbling, rebounding, passing, individual defense and team defense. They will incorporate individual and team games to keep it fun and enjoyable while developing the skills needed to become a better basketball and volleyball player.

Dance Club

2:10pm-4:00pm

Mondays

Students of all abilities will have the opportunity to get involved in a fun and exciting dance club. Whether you have experience or are just looking to experience something new, this club will have you moving to the beat. Students will practice basic dance skills while also learning a mix of hip-hop and jazz. No previous dance experience is required for this club.

Movie Club

2:10pm-4:00pm

Mondays and Wednesdays

Students will watch a movie, analyze it, and identify their favorite character by filling out a movie critic sheet.

XC Weekly Practice:

• Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (until first meet), 2:15pm- 3:45pm
  

All XC students must be picked up in front of the school promptly at 3:45pm, or be allowed to walk home at the end of practice.

Thursday Meets @ Shedd Park:

• October 10, 2024, starting @ 4:15pm
  
• October 17, 2024, Championship, starting @ 4:15pm

On meet days, your child must take the bus to Shedd Park with the team.

Your child must be picked up from Shedd Park, no later than 5:15pm. There is no bus back to the school after the meet.

Coaches:

Mrs. Cannon

Mr. Ford-Hunt

Please see Mrs. Cannon if you have any questions regarding XC.

If you are interested in serving on our Daley School Site Council, please email our school principal, Mr. Asquith at basquith@lowell.k12.ma.us

The Lowell Public Schools Transportation Department has added a live spreadsheet to its webpage that indicates in the AM or PM if a school bus (grades K-8) is running late and by how long. Check it out today: https://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/Page/5990